Structured, coloured reds with a deep purple robe, firm tannins and a dense palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, pepper and balsamic notes from the Rioja. Fine ageing potential. Reintroduced into the Rioja DOCa appellation in 2007, it represents a qualitative diversification of Riojan reds alongside Tempranillo. Native Spanish black grape of La Rioja, recently rediscovered after near extinction.

Informations about the Winery Picoto

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Douro in the region of Duriense

The Winery Picoto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 30000 of of Portugal wines

In the top 7500 of of Douro wines

In the top 65000 of pink wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Douro

Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.

The wine region of Duriense

Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.